Canadian Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs highly appreciated the implementation of large-scale reforms in Kazakhstan

Ottawa, March 28, 2023 - On the initiative of the Canadian side, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Canada Akylbek Kamaldinov met with Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs - Member of the House of Commons of Canada Robert Oliphant.

During the conversation, the sides discussed topical issues on the bilateral cooperation, stated the need for further development of the political dialogue, and also noted the positive dynamics in the development of investment, trade and economic relations between two countries.

A.Kamaldinov informed a conversation partner about the large-scale political reforms initiated by the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan K.Tokayev, in particular, on the results of the elections to the Majilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The Ambassador stressed that these elections were held according to new rules in a competitive environment for political parties and became the final stage of the reboot of state institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan in accordance with the formula «Strong President – influential parliament – accountable government» within the framework of building a «Fair Kazakhstan».

R.Oliphant emphasized the active and dynamically developing of mutual relations. In addition, the Parliamentary Secretary noted that the Canadian side is closely monitoring the political and economic transformations in Kazakhstan and highly appreciates the democratic reforms carried out by the President of Kazakhstan.

The parties agreed to continue the dialogue on the entire spectrum of bilateral cooperation.